10 Tips to Choosing the Best Baby Name
A new baby is truly a miracle. From the moment you learn of the little one’s existence, you begin to dream and plan. Will she be a doctor? Will he be handsome and intelligent? Parents-to-be spend countless hours dreaming of the baby they will soon meet and discussing the most important thing of all – what should we name our baby?
This question is equally entertaining and stressful. Fortunately, there are ways to focus on the joy of the situation rather than the anxiousness it might bring. Just remember, your child will be perfect, and your name will be, too.
#1: The Deeper Meaning
What is really in a name? We all know the old adage about a rose by any other name, but what does a name really mean? Many baby names are taken from languages that do actually have deeper meanings, and some might not have the exact meaning you are seeking. If you think a name sounds beautiful, but means “the weak one,” you might want to head back to the drawing board.
By the same token, if you are just starting your search, consider names based on something the baby might represent – without smothering the poor child with your expectations. More than one baby has been given a name symbolizing hope or happiness.
#2: The Impression
What impression does the name make on others? If you’re considering giving your son or daughter a name that is tricky to pronounce, you might reconsider. Some parents think it is adorable to match the first name and last name. This is usually just confusing to everyone involved.
In general, long surnames are best paired with shorter first names and vice-versa. Remember, you child is going to have to write out the name on every piece of paper they turn in for the rest of their life. Take pity on them if their last name already contains more than seven letters.
#3: The Memories
Maybe a name sounds beautiful until you realize that your husband’s ex-fiance had the same name. It’s a pretty safe bet your husband would feel the same way about your ex-finances names. If a name leaves a bad taste in your mouth, you probably don’t want to taste it every time you speak to your child. Find something more palatable.
#4: Religion
Many times religion will have some say in the naming of a child born into that faith. Some religions feel that a child’s name should come from a deceased relative, while others feel strongly about having a name associated with a prophet or saint. Religious aspects are important to consider but often are easily resolved with a middle name or a bit of creativity.
#5: Honor
Should your baby be named in honor of someone else? Perhaps the first son should be named after his father. If this is the case, be sure to give the child a nickname early on to avoid having two people with the same name living in the same house. Middle names are another common way to honor relatives or parents.
#6: Initials
Some parents sort through baby girl names and settle on a wonderful name just to discover that the baby’s initials spell out something undesirable. While this may seem trivial to adults, it can mean a great deal to a child suffering through school with cruel taunting over her initials. On the flip side, some children are given specific initials to continue a family tradition or to honor a relative.
#7: Nicknames
Some names lend themselves easily to nicknames. If you think the nickname is desirable, encourage its use early on. If you prefer the child to go by the full name, you and your little one may have an uphill battle against well-meaning strangers. Another area to consider is any nickname that future classmates might dream up based on the way a name sounds. If there is anything remotely funny about a particular name, you can count on eight-year-olds to find it.
#8: Gender
Sometimes the lines between gender-specific names are blurring. This may or may not be a good thing for your baby. More girls seem to be receiving baby boys names. A boy never wants to be in the same room as a girl with the same name. It is up to the parents to plan ahead as much as possible. Also, even if you know the gender, bring a few extra names to the hospital just in case. Ultrasound “uh-ohs” has definitely happened.
#9: Spelling
To break the mold, you might consider a unique spelling of an otherwise traditional name. Of course, there are already many accepted ways to write many baby names, so this will probably not be a problem. Do consider your child in this decision, however. If a baby’s name is spelled so unusually that friends and family have a hard time remembering just how to spell it or even pronounce it correctly, you might have gone too far.
#10: Easy to Live With
Most importantly of all, you want to pick a name you and your little one can live with happily. Are you comfortable saying the name out loud? Does it sound right when you yell it out the back door or up the stairs? Is it too reminiscent of anything or anyone you really don’t want to be associated with your own blessed child?
Remember, too, that baby names can become a burden to a child if he feels he must live up to extremely high standards. If a child was named for a legend in your country or culture, will she be able to handle the pressure?
Like pregnancy, selecting the perfect baby name is a unique experience for every parent. Parents with more than one child can tell the tale of wading through the mired mess of baby names each time a new child was on the way. The bottom line is to have an open mind and heart.
Even with the best planning, a brand new baby can easily catch a parent off guard. Many a parent has first laid eyes on their newborn and declared the child needs a totally different name than the carefully planned one. Enjoy the planning and most especially enjoy the joys of parenthood.
List of Male Muslim Names and their Meanings
Name
|
Meaning
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Name
|
Meaning
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Abdul-Aleem |
Servant of the Omniscient |
Abdul-Aalee |
Servant of the Most High |
Abdul Azeem |
Servant of the Mighty |
Abdul-Azeez |
Servant of the Mighty, the Powerful |
Abdul-Baari |
Servant of the Creator |
Abdul-Baasit |
Servant of the Extender, Creator |
Abdul-Fataah |
Servant of the Opener (of the gates of sustenance) |
Abdul-Jabaar |
Servant of the Mighty |
Abdul-Ghafaar |
Servant of the Forgiver |
Abdul-Ghafoor |
Servant of the Forgiver |
Abdul-Haady |
Servant of the Guide |
Abdul-Haafiz |
Servant of the Protector |
Abdul-Haq |
Servant of the Truth |
Abdul-Hakam |
Servant of the Arbitrator |
Abdul-Hakeem |
Servant of the Wise |
Abdul-Haleem |
Servant of the Mild, Patient |
Abdul-Hameed |
Servant of the Praiseworthy, the Ever-Praised |
Abdul-Haseeb |
Servant of the Respected, Esteemed |
Abdul-Jaleel |
Servant of the Great, Revered |
Abdul-Qaadir |
Servant of the Capable |
Abdul-Kareem |
Servant of the Noble, Generous |
Abdul-Lateef |
Servant of the Kind |
Abdul-Majeed |
Servant of the Glorious |
Abdul-Muiz |
Servant of the Giver of Might and Glory |
Abdul-Mutaal |
Servant of the Most High |
Abdul-Mujeeb |
Servant of the Responder |
Abdul-Mateen |
Servant of the Firm, Strong |
Abdul-Muhaimin |
Servant of the Supervising, the Guardian, the Protector |
Abdul-Nasser |
Servant of the Helper, Granting Victory |
Abdul-Qudoos |
Servant of the Most Holy |
Abdul-Qahaar |
Servant of the Subduer, the Almighty |
Abdul-Raafi’ |
Servant of the One Who Raises (intellect, esteem), Elevates |
Abdul-Raheem |
Servant of the Most Compassionate |
Abdul-Rahmaan |
Servant of the Mercifully Gracious |
Abdul-Rasheed |
Servant of the Rightly Guided |
Abdul-Razaaq |
Servant of the Maintainer, the Provider |
Abdul-Salaam |
Servant of the Peace |
Abdul-Raouf |
Servant of the Most Merciful |
Abdul-Khaaliq |
Servant of the Creator |
Abdul-Saboor |
Servant of the Patient |
Abdul-Samad |
Servant of the Eternal |
Abdul-Samee’ |
Servant of the All-Hearing |
Abdullah |
Servant of God |
Abdul-Shakoor |
Servant of the Most Thankful |
Abdul-Tawaab |
Servant of the Forgiver |
Abdul-Wadood |
Servant of the Loving |
Abdul-Waahid |
Servant of the One |
Abdul-Wahaab |
Servant of the Giver |
Abaan |
Old Arabic name |
Abbas |
Description of a lion |
Al Abbas |
Description of a lion |
Abedin |
Worshippers |
Abed |
Worshipper |
Adnan |
Proper name |
Adham |
Black |
Ashraf |
More Honorable |
Aadil |
Just |
Afeef |
Chaste, Modest |
Ahmad |
Commendable, Praiseworthy |
Akram |
Most Generous |
Alaa |
Nobility, Excellence |
Alaa Udeen |
Excellence of Religion |
Ali |
Excellent, Noble |
Ameen |
Faithful, Trustworthy |
Ameer |
Ruler, Prince |
Amjad |
More Glorious |
Aamir |
Populous, Full, Prosperous |
Ammar |
The builder, constructor, one who prays and fasts a great deal |
Amr |
Old Arabic name |
Anas |
A group of people (as opposed to other creatures) |
Anees |
Close friend |
Aarif |
Acquainted, Knowledgeable |
Awad |
Reward, Compensation |
Ayoob |
A Prophet’s name |
Ayman |
Lucky, On the right |
Aws |
Name of a tree |
Azhar |
The most shining, Luminous |
Azzaam |
Determined, Resolved |
Abu Bakr |
The companion of Prophet Muhammad |
Abul Khayr |
One who does good |
Aasim |
Protector |
Asif |
Forgiveness |
Ataa |
Gift |
Arsh |
Dominion , Crown |
Badr Udeen |
Full moon of the Faith |
Baha |
Beautiful, Magnificent |
Baha Udeen |
The magnificent of the Faith |
Baahir |
Dazzling, Brilliant |
Bahiy Udeen |
The magnificent of the Faith |
Bashaar |
Bringer of glad tidings |
Basel |
Brave |
Basaam |
Smiling |
Baasim |
Smiling |
Bilal |
The Prophet’s Muezzin (person who calls to prayer) |
Bishr |
Joy |
Burhaan |
Proof |
Dawoud |
A Prophet’s name |
Dhul Fiqaar |
The name of the Prophet’s Sword |
Diyaa Udeen |
Brightness of the Faith |
Fadi |
Redeemer |
Fadl |
Outstanding, Honorable |
Fadl Ullah |
The excellence of God |
Fahad |
Lynx |
Faisal |
Decisive |
Faakhir |
Proud, Excellent |
Fakhry |
Honorary |
Fareed |
Unique |
Faaris |
Horseman, Knight |
Faarooq |
He who distinguishes truth from falsehood |
Fateen |
Clever, Smart |
Fawaz |
Successful |
Fidaa |
Redemption, Sacrifice |
Faris |
Perspicacity |
Fuad |
Heart |
Ghaalib |
Victor |
Ghasaan |
Old Arabic name |
Ghaazi |
Conqueror |
Ghiyaath |
Succorer |
Haady |
Guiding to the right |
Haamid |
Praising (God), Loving (God) |
Hamza |
Lion |
Haani |
Happy, Delighted, Content |
Humam |
Courageous and generous |
Haarith |
Plowman, Old Arabic name |
Haaroon |
A Prophet’s name |
Hassan |
Beautiful |
Haashim |
Name of the Prophet’s grandfather, Old Arabic name |
Hassaan |
Beautiful |
Haatim |
Judge |
Haytham |
Young hawk |
Haashim |
Generosity |
Huthayfa |
Old Arabic name |
Husaam |
Sword |
Husaam Udeen |
The sword of the Faith |
Ihsaan |
Beneficence |
Hussein |
Beautiful |
Houd |
A Prophet’s name |
Ibraheem |
A Prophet’s name |
Idrees |
A Prophet’s name |
Ikrimah |
Female of a pigeon |
Imaad |
Support, Pillar |
Imaad Udeen |
The pillar of the Faith |
Imraan |
A Prophet’s name |
Irfaan |
Thankfulness |
Iesa |
A Prophet’s name |
Is-haaq |
A Prophet’s name |
Isaam |
Safeguard |
Ismaael |
A Prophet’s name |
Izz Udeen |
Might of the Faith |
Jaabir |
Consoler, Comforter |
Jaafar |
Rivulet |
Jalaal |
Glory of the Faith |
Jamaal |
Beauty |
Jamaal Udeen |
Beauty of the Faith |
Jameel |
Beautiful |
Jihad |
To Strive for |
Jawad |
Openhanded, Generous |
Kamal |
Perfection |
Kaamil |
Perfect |
Kareem |
Generous, Noble |
Khairy |
Charitable, Beneficent |
Khair Udeen |
The good of the Faith |
Khaldoon |
Old Arabic name |
Khalid |
Eternal |
Khaleel |
Friend |
Khuzaymah |
Old Arabic name |
Labeeb |
Sensible, Intelligent |
Luqmaan |
A Prophet’s name |
Lutfi |
Kind and friendly |
Lu’ay |
Proper name |
Ma’n |
Benefit |
Ma’d |
An old Arabian tribe’s name |
Mahdy |
Guided to the right path |
Maahir |
Skilled |
Mahmoud |
Praised |
Makeen |
Strong, Firm |
Majd |
Glory |
Majd Udeen |
The glory of the Faith |
Majdy |
Glorious |
Mamdouh |
One who is commended, Praised, Glorified |
Mamnoon |
Trustworthy |
Mansour |
Aided (by God), Victorious |
Marwan |
Old Arabic name |
Marzouq |
Blessed (by God), Fortunate |
Masoud |
Happy, Lucky |
Maysarah |
Ease, Comfort |
Maazin |
Proper name |
Misbaah |
Lamp |
Muaath |
Protected |
Ma’awiya |
A young dog or fox (First Umayyad Khalifah) |
Muayid |
Supported |
Muhammad |
Praised |
Muhannad |
Sword |
Mufeed |
Useful |
Muhsin |
Beneficent, Charitable |
Muhtady |
Rightly guided |
Mujaahid |
Fighter (in the way of Allah) |
Mukhtaar |
Chosen |
Munthir |
Warner, Cautioner |
Muneer |
Brilliant, Shining |
Muntasir |
Victorious |
Murtadhy |
Satisfied, Content |
Moosa |
A Prophet’s name |
Musad |
Unfettered camel |
Muslim |
Submitting himself to God |
Mustafa |
Chosen (One of the Prophet Muhammad’s names) |
Mutasim |
Adhering (to Faith, to God) |
Mutazz |
Proud, Mighty |
Mutaa |
Obeyed |
Mutee |
Obedient |
Muwafaq |
Successful |
Nabhan |
Noble, Outstanding |
Nabeeh |
Noble, Outstanding |
Nabeel |
Noble |
Natheer |
Warner |
Nadeem |
Friend |
Naadir |
Dear, Rare |
Naeem |
Comfort, Ease, Tranquil |
Najeeb |
Of noble descent |
Naajy |
Safe |
Najm Udeen |
The star of the Faith |
Naa’il |
Acquirer, Earner |
Naasih |
Advisor |
Naseem |
Fresh air |
Nasser Udeen |
Protector of the Faith |
Nawfal |
Generous, Old Arabic name for the sea |
Nazeeh |
Pure, Chaste |
Naathim |
Arranger, Adjuster |
Nooh |
A Prophet’s name |
Nu’man |
(Blood) Old Arabic name |
Noori |
Shining |
Noor Udeen |
Brightness of the Faith |
Omar |
Life, long living |
Omran |
Solid structure |
Omeir |
Long living |
Ossama |
One of the names of the lion. |
Qasim |
Divider |
Qatadah |
A hardwood tree |
Qays |
Firm |
Qudamah |
Courage |
Qutaybah |
Irritable, Impatient |
Rabah |
Gainer |
Rabee’ |
Spring |
Rafee’ |
Kind friend |
Ragheb |
Desirous |
Ra’ed |
Leader |
Rajab |
The seventh month of the Muslim year |
Raakin |
Respectful |
Raamiz |
Symbol |
Rashad |
Integrity of conduct |
Rashid |
Rightly guided, Having the true Faith |
Raatib |
Arranger |
Ridha |
Contentment |
Ridhwan |
Acceptance, Good will, Name of the keeper of the Gates of Heaven |
Riyadh |
Gardens |
Sabeeh |
Beautiful |
Saabir |
Patient |
Safiy |
Best friend |
Safwan |
Old Arabic name (rocks) |
Saahir |
Wakeful |
Saad |
Good luck |
Saeed |
Happy, Rivulet |
Saajid |
One who worships God |
Salah |
Righteousness |
Salah Udeen |
The righteousness of the Faith |
Saalih |
Good, Righteous |
Salem |
Safe |
Saleem |
Safe |
Salman |
Safe |
Sameer |
Entertaining companion (man) |
Samir |
Entertaining companion |
Saariyah |
Clouds at night |
Sayf Udeen |
Sword of the Faith |
Sayid |
Master |
Shaady |
Singer |
Shafeeq |
Compassionate, Tender |
Shareef |
Distinguished, Noble |
Shihab |
Flame, Blaze |
Siraaj |
Lamp, Light |
Subhy |
Early morning |
Suhayb |
Of reddish hair or complexion |
Suhail |
Name of a star |
Sulayman |
A Prophet’s name |
Suoud |
Good luck |
Taahir |
Chaste, Modest |
Talal |
Nice, Admirable |
Talha |
Kind of tree |
Tamam |
Generous |
Taamir |
One who knows dates |
Tarfah |
Kind of tree |
Tareef |
Rare, Uncommon |
Tariq |
Name of a star |
Tawfeeq |
Success, Reconciliation |
Tayseer |
Facilitation |
Taymullah |
Servant of God |
Thaabit |
Firm |
Thaqib |
Shooting Star |
Ubaadah |
Old Arabic name |
Ubaidah |
Servant of God |
Ubay |
Old Arabic name |
Umar |
Old Arabic name (Second Khalifah) |
Umaarah |
Old Arabic name |
Umair |
Old Arabic name |
Uqbah |
The end of everything |
Usaamah |
Description of a lion |
Utbah |
Old Arabic name |
Wadee’ |
Calm, Peaceful |
Waahid |
Single, Exclusively, Unequalled |
Wafeeq |
Successful |
Waa’il |
Coming back (for shelter) |
Wajeeh |
Noble |
Waleed |
Newborn child |
Waliyullah |
Supporter of God |
Waliyudeen |
Supporter of the Faith |
Waseem |
Graceful, Good looking |
Yahyaa |
A Prophet’s name |
Yaman |
Proper name |
Yasaar |
Ease, Wealth |
Yaaseen |
One of the Prophet Muhammad’s names |
Yasir |
Wealthy |
Yazeed |
To increase, Grow, Enhance |
Yoonus |
A Prophet’s name |
Yoosuf |
A Prophet’s name |
Zaafir |
Victorious |
Zaahid |
Abstemious, Ascetic |
Zakariya |
A Prophet’s name |
Zakiy |
Pure |
Zayd |
Superabundance |
Ziyad |
Superabundance |
Zuhayr |
Bright |
Zaahir |
Bright, Shining |
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List of Female Muslim Names and their Meanings
Name
|
Meaning
|
Name
|
Meaning
|
Abeer |
Fragrance |
Ablaa |
Perfectly formed |
Aadab |
Hope and need |
Adeela |
Equal |
Afaf |
Chastity |
Afraa |
White |
Afrah |
Happiness |
Ahlam |
Witty; one who has pleasant dreams; imaginative |
Ahd |
Pledge; Knowledge |
Aida |
Visiting; Returning |
Aisha |
Living; Prosperous; Wife of Prophet Muhammad |
Aalia |
Exalted; Highest social standing |
Alia |
Exalted; Highest social standing |
Almas |
Diamond |
Aamaal |
Hopes; Aspirations |
Amal |
Hope; Aspiration |
Amani |
Wishes; Aspirations |
Amatullah |
Female servant of Allah |
Ameena |
Trustworthy; Faithful |
Ameera |
Leader; Princess |
Anaan |
Clouds |
Anbar |
Perfume; Ambergris |
Aneesa |
Friendly; of good company |
Anwaar |
Rays of light |
Areebah |
Witty and smart |
Areej |
Pleasant smell |
Aroob |
(Woman) Loving to her husband |
Arwa |
Female mountain goat |
Asiya |
One who tends to the weak and heals them |
Asah |
Plant known for its greenness |
Asalah |
Purity |
Aseelah |
One belonging to a great heritage and family |
Asma |
Daughter of Abu Bakr |
Aasmaa |
Excellent; Precious |
Ayeh |
Sign; distinct |
Azhaar |
Flowers; Blossoms |
Azeeza |
Esteemed; Precious; Cherished |
Azza |
Young female gazelle |
Badriya |
Resembling full moon |
Baheera |
Dazzling; Brilliant |
Bahiyaa |
Beautiful; Radiant |
Balqis |
The name of the Queen of Sheba |
Banan |
Finger tips |
Baraa’a |
Excelling |
Baasima |
Smiling |
Baseema |
Smiling |
Basheera |
Bringer of good tidings |
Basma |
A smile |
Batool |
Ascetic virgin |
Bushra |
Good omen |
Buthayna |
Of beautiful and tender body |
Dhuha |
Forenoon |
Faiza |
Victorious; Winner |
Fadheela |
Virtue |
Fadwa |
Name derived from self-sacrifice |
Falak |
Star |
Fareeda |
Unique |
Fareeha |
Happy; Joyful |
Firyal |
Name |
Fatima |
Name of Prophet Muhammad’s daughter (Literally: accustom) |
Faatin |
Captivating |
Faatina |
Captivating |
Fawziya |
Successful; Victorious |
Firdoos |
Paradise |
Ghaada |
Beautiful |
Ghaaliya |
Fragrant |
Ghaydaa |
Young and delicate |
Ghusoon |
Branches (tree) |
Haadiya |
Guide to righteousness |
Hadiya |
Gift |
Hameeda |
Praiseworthy |
Hana |
Happiness |
Hanan |
Mercy |
Haala |
Aureole |
Haleema |
Gentle; Patient |
Haneefa |
True believer |
Haniya |
Pleased; Happy |
Hasna |
Beautiful |
Hayaam |
Deliriously in love |
Hayat |
Life |
Haifa |
Slender; of beautiful body |
Hessa |
Destiny |
Hind |
Proper name |
Huda |
Right guidance |
Huma |
A bird which lives in a quiet area and whenever it flies to the city it fills the people with joy |
Hooriya |
Angel |
Husn |
Beauty |
Ibtihaaj |
Joy |
Ikraam |
Honor; Hospitality; Generosity |
Ilhaam |
Intuition |
Iman |
Faith; Belief |
Imtithal |
(Polite) Obedience |
Inaam |
Act of kindness; Benefaction; Bestowal |
Inas |
Sociability |
Inaya |
Concern; Solicitude |
Intisaar |
Triumph |
Izdihaar |
Flourishing; Blossoming |
Jala |
Clarity; Elucidation |
Jameela |
Beautiful |
Janaan |
Heart or soul |
Jumaana |
Silver pearl |
Kaamla |
Perfect |
Kameela |
Most perfect |
Kareema |
Generous; Noble |
Kawkab |
Satellite |
Kawthar |
River in Paradise |
Khadeeja |
Name of Prophet Muhammad’s wife |
Khalida |
Immortal |
Khawlah |
Proper name |
Khairiya |
Charitable; Good |
Khulood |
Immortality |
Kouther |
River in Jannah (paradise) |
Kulthoom |
Daughter of the prophet Mohammed peace be upon him |
Lamees |
Soft to the touch |
Lamya |
Dark-lipped |
Lateefa |
Gentle; Kind |
Leena |
Tender |
Lubaaba |
The innermost essence |
Lama |
Darkness of lips |
Madeeha |
Praiseworthy |
Maha |
Gazelle |
Maisa |
Walking with proud swinging gait |
Majida |
Glorious |
Majeeda |
Glorious |
Makaarim |
Of good and honorable character |
Malak |
Angel |
Manaar |
Guiding light (lighthouse) |
Maraam |
Aspiration |
Maryam |
Name of Mother of Jesus |
Manaal |
Attainment; Achievement |
Mawiya |
Old Arabic name |
May |
Old Arabic name |
Maimoona |
Auspicious; Blessed |
Maysaa |
To walk with a swinging gait |
Maysoon |
Of beautiful face and body |
Mayyada |
To walk with a swinging gait |
Mufeeda |
Useful |
Muhja |
Heart’s blood; Soul |
Muna |
Wish; Desire |
Muneera |
Illuminating; Shedding light |
Musheera |
Giving counsel |
Nabeeha |
Intelligent |
Nabeela |
Noble |
Nada |
Generosity; Dew |
Nadia |
The begining, first |
Nadira |
Rare, Precious |
Nadeeda |
Equal (to another person); Rival |
Nadwa |
Council |
Nafeesa |
Precious thing |
Naila |
Acquirer; Obtainer |
Naeema |
Living a soft, enjoyable life |
Najaah |
Success |
Najeeba |
Of noble birth |
Najiya |
Safe |
Najat |
Safety |
Najwa |
Confidential talk; Secret conversation |
Najla |
Of wide eyes |
Najya |
Victorious |
Nashida |
Student |
Nashita |
Energetic and full of life |
Nasiha |
One who gives valuable advice |
Nasira |
Victorious, helper |
Nawal |
Gift |
Nawar |
Flower |
Nazaaha |
Purity; Righteousness; Honesty |
Nazeeha |
Honest |
Nazeeya |
Optimistic and full of hope |
Nazeera |
Like; Equal; Matching |
Nibaal |
Arrows |
Naeema |
Blessing; Loan |
Nesayem |
Flower |
Nida |
Call |
Nimaat |
Blessings; Loans |
Nudhar |
Gold |
Nuha |
Intelligence; Mind |
Nahla |
A drink (of water) |
Noor |
Light |
Nouf |
Highest point on a mountain |
Nusayba |
Proper name |
Nuzha |
Pleasure trip; Excursion spot |
Rabab |
White cloud |
Rabeea |
Garden |
Radhiyaa |
Content; Satisfied |
Radhwa |
Name of mountain in Medina |
Raghd |
Pleasant |
Raaida |
Leader |
Raja |
Hope |
Rana |
To gaze; Look |
Rafa |
Happiness; Prosperity |
Rand |
Tree of good scent |
Raniya |
Gazing |
Rasha |
Young gazelle |
Rasheeda |
Wise; Mature |
Rawdha |
Garden |
Raawiya |
Transmitter (of ancient Arabic poetry) |
Raya |
Sated with drink |
Reem |
Gazelle |
Reema |
White antelope |
Rukan |
Steady; Confident |
Ruqaya |
Name of the Prophet’s daughter |
Ruwayda |
Walking gently |
Saabira |
Patient |
Safa |
Clarity; Purity; Serenity |
Safiya |
Untroubled; Serene; Pure; Best friend |
Sahar |
Dawn |
Sahla |
Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style) |
Sakeena |
God-inspired peace of mind; Tranquility |
Saaliha |
Good; Useful |
Saleema |
Safe; Healthy |
Saalima |
Safe; Healthy |
Salma |
Peaceful |
Salwa |
Quail; Solace |
Samaah |
Generosity |
Samar |
Evening conversations |
Sameeha |
Generous |
Sameera |
Entertaining companion (woman) |
Saamiya |
Elevated; Lofty |
Sana |
Resplendence; Brilliance |
Sawda |
Proper name |
Sawsan |
Lily of the valley |
Shatha |
Aromatic |
Shaadiya |
Singer |
Shareefa |
Noble |
Sihaam |
Arrows |
Suha |
Name of a star |
Suhayla |
Smooth; Soft (ground); Fluent; Flowing (style) |
Suhayma |
Small arrow |
Suhair |
Proper name |
Sumaiyaa |
Proper name |
Taahira |
Pure; Chaste |
Taroob |
Merry |
Thanaa |
Thankfulness |
Tharaa |
Wealth |
Thuraya |
Star |
Tamadhur |
Proper name |
Wafa |
Faithfulness |
Wafeeqa |
Successful |
Wafiya |
Loyal; Faithful |
Wajeeha |
Eminent; Distinguished |
Warda |
Rose |
Widad |
Love; Friendship |
Wijdan |
Ecstasy; Sentiment |
Wisaal |
Communion in love |
Yasmeen |
Jasmine |
Yasirah |
Lenient |
Yafiah |
High |
Yakootah |
Emerald |
Yamha |
Dove |
Yumn |
Good fortune; Success |
Yusraa |
Proper name |
Zaafira |
Victorious; Successful |
Zahira |
Shining; Luminous |
Zahraa |
White |
Zahrah |
Flower; Beauty; Star |
Zakiyaa |
Pure |
Zainab |
Name of Prophet’s daughter |
Zaina |
Beautiful |
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